elearning Imaging Flashcards
1
Q
indications for Radiography?
A
chest pain SOB Trauma pneumonia CHF Lung mass/module
2
Q
Imaging that uses Xray
A
Radiography, CT,
3
Q
Imaging that uses radiowaves with magnetic nuclei?
A
MRI
4
Q
Sonography uses what waves to produce image?
A
sound waves
5
Q
Indications for CT scan?
A
Lung disease Possible heart disease Dyspnea Trauma Pulm embolism CAD COPD/emphysema
6
Q
Concern of CT scan?
A
pediatric exposure to radiation
high cost
7
Q
Imaging without ionizing radiation?
A
MRI and Sonography
8
Q
Indications for MRI?
A
imaging the heart and great vessels for CAD or Congenital HD
Distinguishing vascular structures
Aortic aneurysm/dissection
Mediastinal/Hilum/Chest wall/diaphragm eval
9
Q
US indications?
A
CHD and acquired HD
PLeural abnormalities
Thoracentesis planning
Masses
10
Q
US can’t image…
A
Aerated Lungs
Bone
11
Q
Density in CT
A
air appears black
fat appears white because more dense
hemorrhage>muscle>fat>air
